Damon Heta sent Alexandra Palace into crisis on Friday afternoon after he struck a mind-blowing nine-dart surface triggering a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.

The stunning minute came during his second-round clash against English gamer Luke Woodhouse.

But the Australian couldn't ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse coming back from going 3-1 down to clinch nine straight legs of darts and advance to the last 16 at the World Darts Championships for the very first time in his career.

Despite the defeat, Heta will walk away with ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his legendary nine-dart task.

For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying a total of ₤ 180k for every nine-darter scored during the tournament, with the funds to be divided three methods.

The player who throws the best leg will get ₤ 60k, a fortunate fan at Alexandra Palace will also be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the sports betting company are likewise set to contribute ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the official Charity partner of the tournament.

A fan in the audience who was using a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed sports betting jacket was selected as the fortunate winner of the substantial prize money.

Damon Heta hit a marvelous nine-dart finish on Friday afternoon at Alexandra Palace

HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the second nine-darter of the competition to raise the roofing at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez

- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024

The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the best leg, with Paddy Power likewise now set to contribute another 60k to charity and to a in the crowd at Ally Pally

Hilariously another fan had been seen holding a sign behind the man that read Wayne Mardle's iconic 'I can't spake' line, which the famous darts analyst had actually stated following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are likewise donating ₤ 1,000 for every single 180 tossed during this Year's champion as part of their Bigger180 campaign.

Heta's ideal leg was the 2nd nine-dart finish at the tournament. Since today, Paddy Power had raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having been struck at the tournament prior to the start of this afternoon's session.

The Australian began improperly versus Woodhouse, with Heta conceding the first set, being broken by his opponent in the final leg of the very first set.

He countered in the 2nd term with an impressive passage of play, racking off 2 180s and the final 141 in style.

The 37-year-old Australian, who comes from Perth, leapt around the stage in jubilation and at one point even appeared to jump off the phase.

His opponent, Woodhouse, looked simply as delighted as Heta did, leaping up and down on the stage before revealing his class, providing the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to celebrate the marvelous task.

The Brit, 36, has been hailed for his response to the minute online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's celebration after Heta's nine-darter is class.'

Paddy Power later on revealed the gentleman who had actually won the ₤ 60,000 prize pot

The minute among the audience discovered they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln

- Sky sports betting Darts (@SkySportsDarts) December 27, 2024

Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (ideal) accepted on phase after the epic minute

After Heta had gone a set down in the first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him recuperate against his British challenger to draw level at 1-1
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'Big props to Luke Woodhouse - he's genuinely buzzing for his mate! Love the sportsmanship and enjoyment!' another wrote on X.

'The way Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand afterwards is what makes this sport so great,' one wrote.

'The camaraderie in darts is extraordinary. Just take a look at the way Luke Woodhouse, celebrated his challenger's nine-darter previously,' another said.

After the match, Woodhouse assessed the sensational minute that saw his buddy Heta win ₤ 60k.

'Me and Damo are great buddies,' he informed Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...

'I know he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the first video game.

'So, yeah, when he struck that nine-darter the crowd went wild.
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'You couldn't not commemorate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the spectacular finish, the Australian, who hails from Perth, jumped off the stage in elation

Woodhouse was praised for his response to his opponent's nine-dart surface, with some admiring his 'sportsmanship'
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Heta would go on to control in the 3rd set, winning 3-2 and once again controling the fourth, breaking his challenger twice.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 worldwide, got better, winning all three last sets to turn things around on his challenger and progress through to the next round.
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A visibly psychological Woodhouse said after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not just me it's my partner, my household and my kid. So [I'm doing] actually excellent.'